Get the latest gossip

The Chase star Anne Hegerty reveals why she changed character of The Governess at last minute


The Chase star Anne Hegerty, who is also known as The Governess, has been on the show for 14 years and previously revealed inside details about creating her alter-ego for the show

The Chase's Anne Hegerty opened up about how she developed her on-screen persona, The Governess, and the formidable quizzer detailed how it evolved following advice from a friend. Despite being on the show for 14 years, there's something about The Governess that many viewers won't know – including when she opened up about the input she had when creating her alter ego. As part of her role, Anne goes head to head with contestants in a test of general knowledge in a bid to stop them from building up their prize fund and walking home with the jackpot (Image: (Image: ITV))She said: "There was an episode we filmed a couple of weeks ago where I did come very close to corpsing.

Get the Android app

Or read this on OK! Magazine

Read more on:

Photo of Governess

Governess

Photo of Anne Hegerty

Anne Hegerty

Related news:

News photo

The Chase's Anne Hegerty shares heartbreaking reason why she's never had children

News photo

The Chase's Anne Hegerty, 66, reveals her dating fears as she reflects on her longest relationship lasting just four months and never having children

News photo

The Chase's Anne Hegerty admits heartbreaking reason her relationships take 'wrong' turn - but she's 'not short of offers'